Magic: The Gathering Reveals Marvel Set Darkhold Destiny
Wizards of the Coast announced Darkhold Destiny, a Marvel-based Magic set with four Commander decks, at New York Comic Con.
Wizards of the Coast announced a new Magic: The Gathering set, Darkhold Destiny, at New York Comic Con, per Polygon. The set is based on an original Marvel Universe story and is scheduled for release in April 2027.
The set will include new scene boxes, booster fun treatments, and a tie-in comic written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly.
Four Commander decks
Darkhold Destiny will feature four Commander decks spotlighting Marvel's arcane characters. Strange Academy is an Esper deck led by Doctor Strange; Gods of Asgard is a Naya deck led by Thor; Midnight Sons is an Orzhov deck led by Blade; and Lords of Hel is a Rakdos deck that includes Hela and Dormammu.
The announcement follows past player discussion about Universes Beyond sets. In 2026, Magic releases included Secrets of Strixhaven, and Reality Fracture featured Hexhaven; the 2020 comic series Strange Academy was written by Skottie Young and Humberto Ramos.
Quick answers
When does Magic: The Gathering's Darkhold Destiny release?
Darkhold Destiny is scheduled to release in April 2027.
What Commander decks are in Darkhold Destiny?
The set includes four Commander decks: Strange Academy, Gods of Asgard, Midnight Sons, and Lords of Hel.
Is Darkhold Destiny based on Marvel?
Yes, Darkhold Destiny is based on an original Marvel Universe story and was revealed at New York Comic Con.